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5.56.
TAIL ROTOR BLADE DENT AND DEPRESSION REPAIR – continued
5.56.3. Repair
a. Remove paint from rotor blade (1) dents, de-
pressions, creases, and surrounding area by
sanding in a spanwise direction. Use paper
(item 133, App F).
b. Finish blade (1) surface by sanding in a span-
wise direction. Use paper (item 135, App F).
c. Wipe blade (1) surface clean. Use methyl ethyl
ketone (item 124, App F).
d. Brush an even coat of adhesive on blade (1)
dents, depressions, creases, and surround-
ing area. Use adhesive (item 8, App F) and brush
(item 34, App F).
(1) Allow adhesive to dry at ambient temperature
for 30 MINUTES.
e. Spread over blade (1) repair.
(1) Blend adehesive to surrounding skin surface.
Use putty knife.
(2) Allow adhesive to dry at ambient temperature
for 24 HOURS.
f. Sand dried compound on blade (1) in a span-
wise direction. Use paper (item 133, App F).
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